ECCC Announces Enhanced ACT Scholarship Program in USA, 2018

The East Central Community College has announced ACT Scholarship Program for incoming freshman students. The scholarships are available for four semesters provided the student maintains a 3.0 or higher grade-point average each semester.

The East Central Community College is a junior college located in Decatur, Mississippi. ECCC serves a five-county district: Leake, Neshoba, Newton, Scott and Winston counties.

Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing undergraduate programme.

Study Subject: Scholarships are awarded to study the subjects offered by the university.

Scholarship Award: Beginning fall 2018, incoming freshman students who enrol full-time the fall semester immediately following high school graduation or the first regular semester after having received the High School Equivalency (HSE), will receive the following scholarship awards based on ACT score:

ACT Composite Score 24-28—President’s Award, full tuition per semester (currently a value of $1,290 per semester).

ACT Composite Score 29-36—Board of Trustees Award, the full scholarship of tuition, room, and board per semester (currently a value of $2,915 per semester).

Currently, students receive $100 for an ACT composite score of 20-23, $300 for an ACT composite score of 24-26, full tuition for an ACT score of 27-30, and full scholarship of tuition, room, and board for an ACT score of 31-36.

Scholarship can be taken in the USA

Eligibility: The scholarships are available for four semesters provided the student maintains a 3.0 or higher grade-point average each semester. Any student who does not maintain the required 3.0 GPA and is removed from the scholarship may have it reinstated by earning the required 3.0 GPA the following semester.

Nationality: Citizens of all nationalities are eligible to apply.

College Admission Requirement

Entrance Requirement: A First Time Freshman is eligible to apply. A first-time freshman is a high school graduate or GED completer with no previous college enrollment.

Test Requirement: Official ACT or COMPASS Placement score is required

English Language Requirement: Applicants whose first language is not English are usually required to provide evidence of proficiency in English at the higher level required by the University.

How to Apply: Students who meet all ECCC eligibility requirements and are interested in receiving an ACT Scholarship should apply for admission online at www.eccc.edu and submit their ACT scores to the Office of Admissions at East Central Community College.